Clevo D901C manual Removing the Processor, Processor Removal

Removing the Processor

1.Turn off the computer, and turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and RAM fan (page 2 - 9).

2.Locate the CPU heatsink and remove screws 1 - 4 from the heat sink in the order indicated on the label.

3. Disconnect the connector 5 from the mainboard and lift the heat sink 6 (Figure b) up off the computer.

4.Press down and hold the latch 7 (with the latch held down you will be able to release it).

5.Move the latch 8 and bracket 9 fully in the direction indicated to unlock the CPU.

6. Carefully (it may be hot) lift the CPU 10 up out of the socket (Figure b).

7.Reverse the process to install a new CPU.

8.When re-inserting the CPU, pay careful attention to the pin alignment, it will fit only one way (DO NOT FORCE IT!).

a.	c.	e.
3	1

10

2 4

b.

7

6 d.

9

8

5

Disassembly

Figure 7

Processor Removal

a. Remove the screws in the order indicated and

b.Disconnect the connector and remove the heat sink.

c.Press and hold the latch.

d.Move the latch and bracket fully in the direc- tion to unlock the CPU.

e.Lift the CPU out of the socket.



Caution

The heat sink, and CPU area in general, con- tains parts which are subject to high temper- atures. Allow the area time to cool before re- moving these parts.



6.Heat Sink

10.CPU

• 4 Screws

2.Disassembly

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